Getting into the wheelchair:
•Position your wheelchair as close as possible to your seat. This might have to be done by an attendant.
•Switch your wheelchair off.
•Apply the hand brake of your wheelchair (if existing).
•Detach the side part of your wheelchair or swivel it up.
•Now slide into the wheelchair.
Getting out of the wheelchair:
•Drive your wheelchair as close as possible to your seat.
•Switch your wheelchair off.
•Apply the hand brake of your wheelchair (if existing).
•Detach the side part of your wheelchair or swivel it up.
•Now slide onto your new seat.
NOTE:
If you do not have sufficient muscle strength, you should ask other persons for help. Use a sliding board, if possible.
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